History of your Surname
Get access to Ramaley family records.Start a free trial

Ramaley Family History

Ramaley Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Swiss Italian Ramelli (see Ramella ) Portuguese Ramalho or Ramely (an unexplained English name).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rampley, Rapley, Rackley, Ratley, Rumbley, Lampley, Ramage, Rumley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Ramaley family from?

You can see how Ramaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ramaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ramaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ramaley families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ramaley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ramaley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ramaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ramaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ramaley. 36% of Ramaley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ramaley women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ramaley were Carpenter and Secretary. .

View Census Data for Ramaley | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Ramaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ramaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ramaley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Ramaley

Passenger Lists

There are 48 immigration records available for the last name Ramaley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Ramaley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 202 military records available for the last name Ramaley. For the veterans among your Ramaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ramaley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ramaley family history

Discover More

What is the average Ramaley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ramaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ramaley in 1963 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ramaley

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ramaley family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Ramaley last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial